A new addition to the family

We caved in and finally got a pet. "Slider" (a long-haired hamster) joined our family this past week as a Christmas gift from Mom and Dad to Megan.

The children have been clammering around the cage ooo-ing and ah-ing at every little thing the animal does. "It's getting a drink," or "It's awake!" or "It's in the food dish." The added level of family energy caused by the rodent is exciting. I am sure the poor little animal doesn't know quite how to deal with all the attention. I think it is still adjusting to its new surroundings as my attempt to pet it today only led it to posture in self-defense.

Time will hopefully allow this little animal to grow accustom to our busy lives and provide the play animal Megan was looking for. Until then, the boys will shake the table its on, Paul will announce in his loud voice hamster play-by-play's, and the children will gather round to gawk and a small rodent named "Slider."